Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Klondike Solitaire ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and online game services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password
• Profile Information: Display name and any optional profile details you choose to provide
• Authentication Data: Information from third-party authentication providers (Google, Facebook) if you choose to sign in using these services

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

• Game Statistics: Game scores, completion times, moves, win/loss records, and daily challenge attempts
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent playing, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, and screen resolution
• Cookies and Analytics: Data collected through cookies, local storage, and analytics services (Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our game services
• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Game Features: To track scores, maintain leaderboards, enable daily challenges, and save game progress
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and improve user experience
• Communication: To send important updates about our services (we do not send marketing emails)
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.2 Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party service providers:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics (anonymized data)
• Authentication Providers: Google and Facebook for OAuth authentication (only with your consent)
• Database Hosting: Secure cloud database providers for storing user accounts and game data

3.3 Public Information

The following information may be publicly visible on leaderboards:

• Your display name or username
• Game scores and completion times
• Leaderboard rankings

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage
• Local Storage: To save game preferences and settings on your device

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

6.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt-out of sale (note: we do not sell personal information).

6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We will retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 90 days, except for data we are required to retain for legal purposes.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@klondikesolitaire.com
Website: klondikesolitaire.com

13. Cookie Policy Details

13.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site operation and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

13.2 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. However, blocking certain cookies may impact your ability to use our service. Visit your browser's help section for more information about cookie management.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers. You can manage tracking preferences through cookie settings and browser extensions.